Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher

[Clutch34]

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Also, as far as MT300 durability, I have read online that it has power cord issues? Some people have claimed that the power cord has broken or stopped working after polishing as few as 20 cars. Can anyone chime in on this topic? Was that just a bad batch of MT300s? Has this issue been corrected? What's the procedure to get an issue like this corrected by Meguiars?

And as far as the GG6 goes, I believe a lot of people are mis-reading or misunderstanding the meaning of their "Lifetime Guarantee" since the key words after that is "lifetime guarantee against defects". Playing devil's advocate -- how long is too long to ask for a replacement if it breaks? When is it considered normal wear and tear vs defect? You can't really expect any piece of technology to last forever... Just food for thought.

Thanks!

[davey g-force]

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I haven't heard of any power cord issues with the MT300.

It was a common issue with the G110v2, however. I think you're getting the two confused?

[The Guz]

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Also, as far as MT300 durability, I have read online that it has power cord issues? Some people have claimed that the power cord has broken or stopped working after polishing as few as 20 cars. Can anyone chime in on this topic? Was that just a bad batch of MT300s? Has this issue been corrected? What's the procedure to get an issue like this corrected by Meguiars?

And as far as the GG6 goes, I believe a lot of people are mis-reading or misunderstanding the meaning of their "Lifetime Guarantee" since the key words after that is "lifetime guarantee against defects". Playing devil's advocate -- how long is too long to ask for a replacement if it breaks? When is it considered normal wear and tear vs defect? You can't really expect any piece of technology to last forever... Just food for thought.

Thanks!

I wouldn't say a few. It was only one guy on Autogeek. I would be curious how he treated the machine

[Clutch34]

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Hmm... Looking at it again I believe you're right. I did read the post on Autogeek but for some reason I thought there were multiple people who had agreed with him or had the same issue. My apologies, I am mistaken. And Davey you might be right, I may have been confusing it with the G110v2 issue. Thank you for the clarification. I think this makes my decision a lot easier now -- definitely leaning a lot more towards the MT300. Once I have the funds available I will pull the trigger on the new DA!

[DimensionAutoDetailing]

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@Michael Stoops. I'm sure Meguiars could have made a large throw DA. is there a reason Meguiars didn't follow the DA trend of long throw orbitals with the new MT300?
Thanks!

[mohebmhanna]

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@Michael Stoops. I'm sure Meguiars could have made a large throw DA. is there a reason Meguiars didn't follow the DA trend of long throw orbitals with the new MT300?
Thanks!

This was my point too since Meguiars introduced the new MT300.? Look what we have today in the large throw DA market - we have Rupes (21, 15mm) , GG (21, 15mm), waxed shine (21, 12mm) and recently CG 21mm. I'm ok with MT 300 as 8mm to replace G110V2 but I was expecting to see the new Meguiars 21mm introduced at the same time. Hope to see that soon!!

[Michael Stoops]

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@Michael Stoops. I'm sure Meguiars could have made a large throw DA. is there a reason Meguiars didn't follow the DA trend of long throw orbitals with the new MT300?
Thanks!

This was my point too since Meguiars introduced the new MT300.? Look what we have today in the large throw DA market - we have Rupes (21, 15mm) , GG (21, 15mm), waxed shine (21, 12mm) and recently CG 21mm. I'm ok with MT 300 as 8mm to replace G110V2 but I was expecting to see the new Meguiars 21mm introduced at the same time. Hope to see that soon!!

We considered it, for sure, but we decided to go after that huge hole in the category between the current crop of $150 (give or take) tools on the market and the $400 (give or take) tools. While a tall stroke tool can indeed offer more cut, they tend to be pretty bad at edge work, contours, and other issues where a shorter stroke tool (with really great torque) will generally outperform a taller stroke. Rupes themselves recommends the 21mm stroke for body shop use and the 15mm for detailing, for these very reasons.

Heck, when we worked with Nick Chapman on the Duesenberg project the MT300 became the preferred tool due to all the tight contours on that car. The 15s and 21s sat idle most of the time.

Bottom line; there is no one tool that's perfect for every aspect of detailing any car. Most guys we know who are doing regular detailing use multiple tools when working on any car.

[The Guz]

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The MT300 is a very capable machine. I have used it on 4 cars and it does a great job. Pair it with the new thin pads and it performs great.

[mohebmhanna]

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Indeed I agree with both of you "Michael & Guz": there is no one machine do every thing and MT300 is very capable machine.
But from my perspective when I look to Meguiars big picture - if Meguiars will introduce new MT300 "21/15mm" with digital torque management (DTM) I believe Meguiars will have COMPLETE SYSTEM for the detailing industry; at least from point of view.

[Gretchen731]

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[DasBurninator]

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if Meguiars will introduce new MT300 "21/15mm" with digital torque management (DTM) I believe Meguiars will have COMPLETE SYSTEM for the detailing industry; at least from point of view.

Look at the market. Does there really need to be another choice in the large throw polisher game? We already have Rupes, Griots, and now Flex to chose from. I see Mr Stoops point where there was a hole in the 8mm throw polisher market and the MT300 filled that. It is by far the most comfortable 8mm machine to use and has already found a spot in my arsenal as a go to tool.

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[wig]

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Guys,

Anyone know who has the best pricing on the MT300? My G110 burned out last night during waxing...

Thanks,
Wig

[briarpatch]

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Guys,

Anyone know who has the best pricing on the MT300? My G110 burned out last night during waxing...

Thanks,
Wig

Autogeek has them for 199.95

[wig]

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Autogeek has them for 199.95

Thanks!
Wig